Details of delusional parasitosis vary among sufferers, but it is most commonly described as involving perceived parasites crawling upon or burrowing into the skin, sometimes accompanied by an actual physical sensation (known as formication). Sufferers may injure themselves in attempts to be rid of the parasites.
Perhaps one of the earliest trials in 1982, gave participants a dose of THC (1 mg/kg), followed by either a dose of valium or of CBD (0.5 mg/kg). The results suggested that CBD had a counteractive effect on THC stimulated anxiety.
Depending upon the severity of your attacks, you can scale up or down the dosage until you find the right balance of calming relief and sedation. Ashwagandha will provide a light emotional boost at low doses like 50 â 100 mg. For a moderate anxiety attack, a dose of 300 â 500 mg will be very effective.